A student-produced documentary focusing on how to navigate contrasting political views has been nominated for an Emmy Award.
“Common Grounds?,” the latest documentary produced by the University of Virginia Center for Politics, was nominated in the category for Best Cultural/Topical documentary by the Capital Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The film features several students from the center’s 2021 intern class and other UVA students of contrasting political views working together to achieve a shared goal.
“The Center for Politics is thrilled that this film, ‘Common Grounds?,’ has been nominated for an Emmy and is receiving so many other awards and acknowledgements,” said Larry J. Sabato, the center’s director. “Despite all the negative news about politics and politicians today, the students featured in the documentary demonstrate that there is genuine concern and a willingness among people of good will to find ways of working together despite political disagreements. They give us hope for the future, and their example is a good roadmap for getting there.”
